Supervisor, Electrical Compliance

Newmont; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Newmont Corporation is seeking a Supervisor, Electrical Compliance for Tanami mine operations to ensure electrical safety and compliance across maintenance, installations and governance in line with NT legislation, ESMP and Newmont standards. This is a fully FIFO role from Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.

The role requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, an NT Electrical Work Licence, lead auditor credentials and proven experience in high‑risk mining environments, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Current NT Electrical Work Licence.
• Lead auditor accreditation or auditing qualification.
• Mining or high‑risk environment experience.
• Knowledge of Electrical Safety Act 2022 (NT) and regulations.
• Ability to manage licensing, authorisations and compliance records.

Responsibilities

• Implement risk‑based electrical compliance framework.
• Verify licences, authorisations and competencies.
• Support electrical work with inspection, testing and certification.
• Identify, escalate and close non‑conformances and notifiable events.
• Maintain ESMP alignment with legislation and site procedures.
• Deliver electrical safety education to personnel.

Skills

Electrical safety

Auditing

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigation

MS Office / SAP

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

NT Electrical Work Licence

Tools

SAP

Job description

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Your role

Reporting to Superintendent, Electrical & Instrumentation, the position of Supervisor, Electrical Compliance is responsible for providing electrical compliance assurance across Newmont's Tanami mine operations including electrical work maintenance, installations, equipment and governance systems to ensure all activities are undertaken in a manner safe from electrical risk and monitoring and verifying compliance with Northern Territory electrical safety legislation, applicable Australian Standards, the Tanami Electrical Safety Management Plan (ESMP), approved site procedures and Newmont's global standards.

Other key responsibilities

• Consistent, risk-based electrical compliance and assurance framework is implemented
• Electrical licences, authorisations, competencies, contractor arrangements and supervision requirements are verified and current
• Electrical work is supported by complete inspection, testing, certification and record-retention evidence
• Electrical risks, non-conformances and notifiable events are identified, escalated, investigated and closed out effectively
• ESMP and supporting procedures remain current, practical, controlled and aligned with legislation and site risk
• Electrical education and awareness, deliver electrical safety and compliance awareness to promote safe, compliant work practices.

Yours skills and experience

• Degree qualification in Electrical Engineering and/or a current unrestricted Northern Territory Electrical Work Licence
• Demonstrated competence in electrical safety assurance and endorsements appropriate to the role
• Lead auditor accreditation and/or recognised management-system auditing qualification
• Significant and demonstrated site-based operations experience in electrical work, electrical engineering, compliance and/or assurance within mining, heavy industry, utilities or a comparable high-risk operating environment
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Electrical Safety Act 2022 (NT), Electrical Safety Regulations 2024 (NT), Occupational Health and Safety legislation and relevant Australian Standards
• Demonstrated capability in electrical risk assessment, auditing, incident investigation, corrective-action management, technical writing and stakeholder engagement
• Proven incident investigation experience with recognised training certification
• Proficient technical skills in high-voltage systems, hazardous areas, arc-flash risk management, mining electrical systems and commissioning assurance
• Proficient training and facilitation skills, particularly the ability to deliver electrical safety education and awareness to electrical and non-electrical personnel
• Experience administering electrical licensing, worker authorisation, competency and Certificate of Compliance assurance systems
• Proficient MS Office skills including exposure to SAP, or equivalent
• Full and unrestricted eligibility to work in Australia is essential.

Your work environment

Tanami is one of Australia's most remote and significant underground gold mines, located deep in the Tanami Desert of the Northern Territory. As a fully fly-in, fly-out (FIFO) operation, Tanami flies around 1,800 employees and contractors to site via its own airstrip, with teams working on a rotational camp roster. The mine was originally an open-pit operation but has evolved into a world-class underground asset with extensive modern infrastructure. A major expansion (Tanami Expansion 2) is underway - including a 1.5-kilometre-deep hoisting shaft - to extend Tanami's life beyond 2040 and increase production efficiency. The remote location foster a close-knit team spirit, where safety and mutual respect are paramount. Tanami's workforce is proud to work in partnership with the local Warlpiri people on whose land we operate, ensuring that our presence contributes positively to communities. Working at Tanami means tackling unique technical challenges in a supportive environment, with a strong focus on Always Safe, responsible operations and improving daily to secure this mine's long-term future.

This Tanami site-based position will work on a fly in fly out roster of 8 days on site, 6 days off from point of hire Perth, Brisbane, Alice Springs or Darwin.